12/02/2026
At Faircape Health, we witness remarkable recovery journeys every day. 💙
We recently had the privilege of supporting Lucien Haupt, who was admitted to Faircape Health Tokai Estate after suffering from a rare neurological condition called Bickerstaff’s encephalitis with overlapping Guillain-Barré syndrome, a post-infectious autoimmune disorder affecting both the brainstem and the peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms such as balance problems, eye-movement difficulties, weakness and altered consciousness.
With the support of our dedicated interdisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, doctors and psychologists, and through Lucien’s determination and intensive personalised therapy, he gradually rebuilt his strength, balance and independence.
It has been truly inspiring to witness his progress from being fully dependent to managing daily activities with minimal assistance in just six weeks.
